John McDowell

10 min read

Day Trading Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Demo Accounts [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading in Demo Accounts

So you want to be a day trader, huh? Alright. Well, your work is cut out for you. Chances are you've...

10 min read

VCP Pattern: Volatility Contraction Trading Guide [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

The Volatility Contraction Pattern, or VCP, as it has come to be known, has been popularized by Mark Minervini in his books Think and Trade Like a...

7 min read

Mean Reversion Trading Strategies Explained [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 28, 2026

Mean Reversion Definition

Reversion to the mean, or "mean reversion," is just another way of describing a move in stock prices back to an average....

7 min read

Power Hour in Stock Trading for Beginners [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 27, 2026

Power hour conjures a myriad of assumptions in stock trading. Could it be akin to happy hour, where everyone takes a shot if their trades go well?...

11 min read

Mastering Stock Trading: Best Platforms, Simulators, and Strategies for Beginners [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 24, 2026

Stock trading can be a rewarding and profitable activity, but staying profitable can be challenging. Just like any other profession, stock trading...

8 min read

Harmonic Patterns in Stock Trading: Gartley, Bat, Butterfly & Crab [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 24, 2026

What are harmonic patterns in stock trading?

Harmonic patterns are used in technical analysis that traders use to find trend reversals. By using...

8 min read

The Short Seller Restriction Rule (SSR) Explained for Day Trading [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 24, 2026

What is short sale restriction?

Short sale restriction (SSR) is an interesting trading rule that was established in 2010 and is not always popular...